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10964 |
24999 |
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Today In
Beach Volleyball History |
In 1963
Mike Bright and Mike O'Hara won the Parks & Rec Manhattan Beach Open.
It was the 10th win for Mike Bright, the 17th win for Mike O'Hara, and the 10th win for the team.
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In 1975
Greg Lee and Jim Menges won the Parks & Rec Winston Manhattan Beach Open.
It was the 12th win for Greg Lee, the 12th win for Jim Menges, and the 10th win for the team.
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In 1980
Andy Fishburn and Dane Selznick won the Parks & Rec Santa Monica Sports and Arts Festival Open.
It was the 11th win for Andy Fishburn, the 8th win for Dane Selznick, and the 6th win for the team.
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In 1980
Peter Ehrman and Karch Kiraly won the Parks & Rec Hawaii State Open.
It was the 1st win for Peter Ehrman, the 12th win for Karch Kiraly, and the 1st win for the team.
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In 1980
Ann Cunningham and Nina Matthies won the Parks & Rec Hermosa Beach Open.
It was the 4th win for Ann Cunningham, the 11th win for Nina Matthies, and the 3rd win for the team.
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In 1986
Sinjin Smith and Randy Stoklos won the AVP Lite Beer Chicago Open.
It was the 64th win for Sinjin Smith, the 40th win for Randy Stoklos, and the 39th win for the team.
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In 1986
Linda Hanley and Nina Matthies won the AVP Miller Lite Chicago Open.
It was the 30th win for Linda Hanley, the 39th win for Nina Matthies, and the 28th win for the team.
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In 1991
Karch Kiraly and Kent Steffes won the AVP Jose Cuervo Gold Crown Santa Cruz.
It was the 45th win for Karch Kiraly, the 16th win for Kent Steffes, and the 7th win for the team.
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In 1997
Adam Johnson and Karch Kiraly won the AVP Miller Lite Minneapolis Open.
It was the 31st win for Adam Johnson, the 129th win for Karch Kiraly, and the 4th win for the team.
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In 1997
Ze Marco de Melo and Emanuel Rego won the FIVB Belgium Open.
It was the 14th win for Ze Marco de Melo, the 14th win for Emanuel Rego, and the 14th win for the team.
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In 1997
Lisa Arce and Holly McPeak won the FIVB Korea Open.
It was the 14th win for Lisa Arce, the 48th win for Holly McPeak, and the 14th win for the team.
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In 2003
Rebekka Kadijk and Marrit Leenstra won the FIVB Lianyungang Open.
It was the 1st win for Rebekka Kadijk, the 1st win for Marrit Leenstra, and the 1st win for the team.
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In 2003
Brent Doble and Karch Kiraly won the AVP Huntington Beach Open Presented by Bud Light.
It was the 5th win for Brent Doble, the 143rd win for Karch Kiraly, and the 2nd win for the team.
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In 2003
Patrick Heuscher and Stefan Kobel won the FIVB Switzerland Satellite.
It was the 3rd win for Patrick Heuscher, the 4th win for Stefan Kobel, and the 3rd win for the team.
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In 2014
Mike Placek and Austin Rester won the NVL Milwaukee Indy Fest.
It was the 1st win for Mike Placek, the 2nd win for Austin Rester, and the 1st win for the team.
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In 2014
Priscilla Lima and Karolina Marciniak won the NVL Milwaukee Indy Fest.
It was the 3rd win for Priscilla Lima, the 4th win for Karolina Marciniak, and the 3rd win for the team.
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In 2014
Phil Dalhausser and Sean Rosenthal won the AVP Manhattan Beach Open.
It was the 76th win for Phil Dalhausser, the 23rd win for Sean Rosenthal, and the 8th win for the team.
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In 2014
April Ross and Kerri Walsh Jennings won the AVP Manhattan Beach Open.
It was the 38th win for April Ross, the 121st win for Kerri Walsh Jennings, and the 11th win for the team.
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In 2016
Laura Ludwig and Kira Walkenhorst won the FIVB 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games.
It was the 19th win for Laura Ludwig, the 12th win for Kira Walkenhorst, and the 10th win for the team.
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In 2024
Svenja Muller and Cinja Tillmann won the CEV EuroBeachVolley 2024.
It was the 4th win for Svenja Muller, the 9th win for Cinja Tillmann, and the 3rd win for the team.
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In 2025
Non Matsumoto and Ren Matsumoto won the FIVB BPT Futures Busan Gwangalli.
It was the 2nd win for Non Matsumoto, the 2nd win for Ren Matsumoto, and the 2nd win for the team.
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In 2025
Chase Budinger and Miles Evans won the AVP Manhattan Beach Heritage Series.
It was the 6th win for Chase Budinger, the 7th win for Miles Evans, and the 3rd win for the team.
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In 2025
Taryn Brasher and Kristen Cruz won the AVP Manhattan Beach Heritage Series.
It was the 19th win for Taryn Brasher, the 19th win for Kristen Cruz, and the 19th win for the team.
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In 2025
Arthur Canet and Teo Rotar won the CEV U22 ECH 2025.
It was the 5th win for Arthur Canet, the 5th win for Teo Rotar, and the 5th win for the team.
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In 2025
Daria Romaniuk and Yeva Serdiuk won the CEV U22 ECH 2025.
It was the 5th win for Daria Romaniuk, the 5th win for Yeva Serdiuk, and the 5th win for the team.
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In 2025
Anders Mol and Christian Sorum won the FIVB BPT Elite Montréal.
It was the 38th win for Anders Mol, the 36th win for Christian Sorum, and the 35th win for the team.
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In 2025
Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson won the FIVB BPT Elite Montréal.
It was the 21st win for Melissa Humana-Paredes, the 12th win for Brandie Wilkerson, and the 6th win for the team.
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| 8/16/2026 |
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Young Swedes claim EuroBeachVolley title, book ticket to LA28
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Jacob Hölting Nilsson/Elmer Andersson of Sweden are the newly-crowned men’s Beach Volleyball European champions following a final day where the youngsters from Sweden first edged their compatriots David Ahman/Jonatan Hellvig in the semis and subsequently prevented Norway’s Anders Mol and Christian Sørum from securing their sixth continental crown. With this result, the Swedes have also secured... |
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Stam/Schoon crowned European champions in Stare Jablonki as Netherlands secure LA28 spot
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On Sunday, under a cloudy sky in Stare Jablonki, Raïsa Schoon and Katja Stam of the Netherlands could celebrate two major achievements – their very first EuroBeachVolley title and securing a spot for their National Olympic Committee to compete at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. The final match with Spain’s sensation Tania Moreno Matveeva and Sofia Izuzquiza was truly one-sided... |
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| 8/15/2026 |
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Three Scandinavian teams plus France reach EuroBeachVolley men’s semis
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Two teams from Sweden – Åhman/Hellvig and Hölting Nilsson/Andersson, the gold and silver medal winners from last year’s World Championships in Adelaide – will lock horns in one of the men’s semi-finals at the CEV EuroBeachVolley 2026 in Stare Jablonki on Sunday. In the other semi-final, last year’s World Championships bronze medallists Téo Rotar and Arnaud Gauthier-Rat of France will challenge... |
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Spain and the Netherlands to fight for EuroBeachVolley women’s crown and ticket to LA28
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Whoever emerges victorious from Sunday’s gold medal match in the women’s competition at the CEV EuroBeachVolley 2026 will crown themselves European champions for the very first time in their careers. Spain’s Tania Moreno Matveeva and Sofia Izuzquiza caused a real sensation with their come-from-behind semi-final victory over World champions Tina Graudina/Anastasija Samoilova of Latvia. |
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Stare Jablonki cements Beach Volleyball Mecca status with EuroBeachVolley added to track record
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There is no major sporting event that can go ahead without volunteers at its core and the CEV EuroBeachVolley 2026 in Stare Jablonki is just a confirmation of that. The organisers have recruited some 65 volunteers across a variety of areas to support the smooth delivery of the continental championship – including ball kids, rakers, and other personnel supporting media and TV operations... |
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Fresh from establishing partnership, Spain’s Moreno/Izuzquiza reach EuroBeachVolley semis
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Sofia Izuzquiza and Tania Moreno Matveeva teamed up earlier this year and while they compete at EuroBeachVolley for the very first time as a combo, they have already left their mark on the competition. On Friday, the two Spaniards reached the semis in Stare Jablonki after a truly impressive 2-0 victory (21-16, 21-14) in their quarterfinal game with Paris 2024 Olympians... |
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| 8/14/2026 |
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Fun through sports with Volleyball stars – PGE Kids Camps at CEV EuroBeachVolley 2026
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The CEV EuroBeachVolley 2026 tournament at Hotel Anders is not only a showcase of Europe’s elite Beach Volleyball players, but also an energetic celebration for families. As one of Poland’s top family-friendly destinations, Hotel Anders is once again combining top-tier sporting events with active recreation for children through the so-called PGE Kids Camps. |
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| 8/13/2026 |
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EuroBeachVolley to resume on Friday with mouth-watering Round of 16 fixtures
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The men’s and women’s competitions at the CEV EuroBeachVolley 2026 in Stare Jablonki have reached the Round of 16 – with the medal contenders and top seeds still chasing continental glory in this small, yet truly idyllic village in the Warmia Mazury Region. The tournament will resume on Friday morning with a few matches that already feature some of the top teams in Europe locking horns for... |
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Elazar and Cuzmiciov on a mission to make history for Israeli sport
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Eylon Elazar and Kevin Cuzmiciov are currently pursuing a very ambitious goal – and what is usually regarded as any athlete’s ultimate dream. Their objective is not only to represent Israel to the best of their ability on the international circuit, but to eventually do so at the Los Angeles Olympic Games in less than two years. Such an endeavour is supported, even with the provision of a... |
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Germany’s Melanie Paul – From alleged setback to cherished EuroBeachVolley debut
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This week, Austria’s Beach Volleyball legend Alexander Horst achieved a significant milestone with his 19th EuroBeachVolley appearance – he has not missed a single edition since 2007 apart from last year’s event in Düsseldorf. For Germany’s Melanie Paul, on the other hand, the event in Stare Jablonki was special in many ways. Last year, she was due to play on home soil with Lea Kunst until... |
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AVP announces wave of new blue chip brand partners in 2026 amid record growth
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August 13, 2026 – The AVP, the premier professional beach volleyball league in the world, today announced a slate of new blue chip brand partnerships as the league continues its rapid growth during the 2026 summer season. Leading the announcements, Progressive Insurance has signed on as title sponsor of the AVP League and AVP Manhattan Beach Open while also becoming... |
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| 8/12/2026 |
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The 2026 AVP Progressive Manhattan Beach Open Preview
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Established in 1960, the Manhattan Beach Open is synonymous with the word iconic in the sport of beach volleyball. The Granddaddy of them all returns this Friday through Sunday with the biggest draw of the season and the highest stakes — 64 teams across the two main draws, 160 more fighting Thursday for just 16 qualifier spots, and free general admission on the sand surrounding... |
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Plavins & Fokerots rise to team’s new high – number two in the world!
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Latvia’s Martins Plavins & Kristians Fokerots have been having an excellent Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour season so far, and after last week’s bronze at the Hamburg Elite, their second consecutive and overall fourth Elite-level medal this season, it has resulted in a team’s new high in the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Ranking. |
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Volleyball Empowerment teams eye men’s title in CEV Beach Volleyball Championship
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The 2026 CEV Beach Volleyball European Championship (EuroBeachVolley) will take place in Stare Jablonki, Poland from 12 to 16 August. It will be the first time Poland will be hosting the senior European Championship. 25 out of the 32 participating men’s teams are supported by the FIVB Volleyball Empowerment Programme. Volleyball Empowerment-supported pairs from... |
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26 Volleyball Empowerment women duos chase LA28 ticket at CEV Beach Volleyball Championship
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The 2026 CEV Beach Volleyball European Championship (EuroBeachVolley) will take place in Stare Jablonki, Poland from 12 to 16 August with 26 out of the 32 participating women teams being supported by the FIVB Volleyball Empowerment Programme. It will be the first time Poland will be hosting the senior European Championship. Volleyball Empowerment-supported pairs from... |
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Alexander Brouwer’s enjoys ‘homecoming’ in Stare Jablonki
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If someone has ‘sweet memories’ of Stare Jablonki, where the CEV EuroBeachVolley 2026 got underway on Wednesday, that is certainly Dutchman Alexander Brouwer. Thirteen years ago, together with former partner Robert Meeuwsen, who retired in the late summer of 2024, they sensationally claimed the FIVB World Championship title – thus becoming only the second European team to achieve this feat. |
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Villam and Kun bring Hungary back to EuroBeachVolley after 21 years
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It has taken as many as 21 years for a women’s team from Hungary to return to compete at EuroBeachVolley. Csilla Gudmann and Barbara Kovacs were the last to compete at this top level in Moscow in 2005. Lilla Villam and Stefania Flora Kun achieved this feat on Wednesday in Stare Jablonki – just a few weeks after enjoying a truly life-changing experience when they played the... |
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| 8/11/2026 |
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LA28 slots at stake as Beach Volleyball Continental Championships begin
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As many as five slots for the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028 will be up for grabs when the continental beach volleyball championships serve off this month across various venues in the five confederations. The continental championships represent the first opportunity for national beach volleyball teams to qualify for the LA28 Olympic Games under the current international cycle. |
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| Upcoming Tournaments |
| Dates |
Tour |
Tournament |
Gender |
Purse |
| Aug 19-23, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Futures Bujumbura, Burundi |
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US$5,000 |
| Aug 19-23, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Futures Bujumbura, Burundi |
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US$5,000 |
| Aug 19-23, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Elite Montréal, Canada |
M |
US$200,000 |
| Aug 19-23, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Elite Montréal, Canada |
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US$200,000 |
| Aug 19-22, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Futures Tallinn, Estonia |
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€ 7,500 |
| Aug 19-22, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Futures Tallinn, Estonia |
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| Aug 27-30, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Futures Brno, Czechia |
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| Aug 27-30, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Futures Modena, Italy |
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€ 7,500 |
| Aug 27-30, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Futures Modena, Italy |
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€ 7,500 |
| Sep 2-6, 2026 |
CEV Under Age |
CEV U20 European Championships, Battipaglia, Italy |
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CEV U20 European Championships, Battipaglia, Italy |
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| Sep 3-6, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Futures Budapest, Hungary |
M |
€ 7,500 |
| Sep 3-6, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Futures Budapest, Hungary |
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€ 7,500 |
| Sep 5-7, 2026 |
AVP |
AVP Heritage Contender Series Mother Lode, Aspen, Colorado |
M&W |
$20,000 |
| Sep 5-6, 2026 |
AVP League |
AVP League Championship - Chicago, Illinois |
M&W |
TBD |
| Sep 9-13, 2026 |
CEV Under Age |
CEV U22 European Championships, Madrid, Spain |
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| Sep 9-13, 2026 |
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CEV U22 European Championships, Madrid, Spain |
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| Sep 16-20, 2026 |
CEV Under Age |
CEV U18 European Championships, Izmir, Türkiye |
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| Sep 16-20, 2026 |
CEV Under Age |
CEV U18 European Championships, Izmir, Türkiye |
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| Sep 17-20, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Futures Corigliano Rossano, Italy |
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€ 7,500 |
| Sep 17-20, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Futures Corigliano Rossano, Italy |
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€ 7,500 |
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